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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01

The Scientific American published by
Mum & Co., New Ycrk, presents weekly
to its readers the best and most reliable
record Of various improvements in ma
chinery while the scientific progress Of
the country can in no way BE- CLEANED
so We'll as by the regular perusal OF its
pages.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01
Local Lights.

The Messenger and the MayhOwer of
YarmOuthport, Mass, one year for $l.35.
We have had good rain Tuesday night.
which was a blessing to our planters.
The trade between this place and
Breaux Bridge is again interrupted on
account of low water.
Our sidewalks proved entirely too mar
row for our boys on Christmas morn
ing, and will probably be 80 again to-
day.
Gabriel GonsOulin who was some
months ago, convicted Of cattle stealing
in the parish Of IBERIA was pardOned
last week and returned to his home in
Fausse POinte.
We are informed that Mr.. James Hut
ches who has been overseeing the Key
stone plantation for the last two or three
years, has not renewed his contract, and
will leave that place in the first days Of
the present year.
An effort is being made by several
gentlemen of the town to organize a
lodge of the Knights of Honor here.
They have thus far secured several sig
natures and will soon effect temporary
organization.
Mr.. and Mrs. william MillOt had the
misfortune to lose their youngest child,
Mary Theresa YOlande aged two years
and months, at IL M. Wednesday.
We extend our sympathies to the fam
lily in their sad afflictiOn.
Several boys on Christmas evening
amused themselves at throwing bricks al
an oyster boat lying near the bridge
when one of the inmates of the boat got
out and fred two shots from shot gun
in the crowd, wounding She of the boys
of Mr.. H. s. Greig in the leg, inflicting
flesh wound.
Mr.. Oscar j. Durand. an energetic, and
prominent planter of this parish has rea'
lized 171,513 pounds of clarified sugar
from 100 acres of cane. This yield Ii
very satisfactory, considering the unfa-
vOrable seas on we have experienced.
One Of the most pleasant social gather
ings of the season, was that at our pOpu
lar friendA. v. Fleming, Wednesday ev
ening. SO enjoyable and delightful wal
the soiree that the young people decided t.
have another soiree, and Thursday nigh
the pario-s of our estimable Sheriff 7. L
BrOusSard. were crowded with gay, love
| ly and charming young people who en-
joyed themselves to their hearts con
tent.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01
A Rare Chance.

We offer to our readers, and the
public the grandest offer ever made in
this parish. We will furnish the Mes
senger and The Mayhower, of Var
mOuthport, Mass, an eight page family
paper, for one year, for $1.35.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01
Christmas Tree.

The Christmas Tree entertainment
given by the Sisters of Mercy at the Col
lege Hall, Sunday and Monday last, was
attended by crowded house. Sunday
was the day Of the little children and it
was delightful pleasure to all of them.
The fishing, and the grab sack were very
exciting and the rush was continual.
The little ones were all loaded with toys
and great was their pleasure.
The second evening, Monday, was
largely attended and the audience was
treated with the following programme:
Music. on the piano, by Miss Rita La
loire-Address to the Infant Jesus, Reci-
tation, by Miss A. Dittmann, followed by
q Christmas Tableau, which presented
magnificent sight. The Dialogue of the
Imps of the trunk room, by Misses Ines
Broussard, NJ. L. Bertrand, M. Landry,
L. and E. Hart, was rendered in plea
sing manner, and Miss l.. Hart, with a
skillet fn each hand as cook from ''de
ole cOOntrrry," was perfect.
Miss Brady's Piano Fortay, song, by
the young ladies, was very amusing and
created great applause. 1856 and 1886,
dialogue, by Misses Blanche Broussard
and Lorena Simon, was followed by the
Investigating Committee, by Misses L..
Broussard, Ella knight, NJ. Landry, L..
Hart, A. Gernaud, B. Fleming, j. Hitter,
L. Guirard and w. Fitzgerald. In the
song of "Gathering up the Shells" the
stage presented bouquet of charming
young ladies, all seated on little red
boxes with shells in hand, it was a very
pleasant song, and at the same time a
brilliant and delightful tableau.
The Prisoners Hope, Dialogue, by
Misses LOrena Simon and A. Dittmann,
Miss Simon has rendered her difficult
part i'm a most creditable manner, and
was most charming and lovely.
Mary Queen Of my soul, Hymn. was
sang by Miss Lorena Simon, in her
sweet and melodious voice, and was
received by the audience byrepeated ap-
plauses. We congratulate Miss Simon
on her success.
Miss Rita Laloire and Mr.. c. E.
Schrenk executed a duo for piano and
violin, and the public were so well plea
sed, that they were recalled and fa-
vored the audience with second piece.
The tableaux of ''Judith in the camp
of HolOfernes" and the "Beheading of
Holofernes" closed the delightful even
ing which will be long remembered by
those who had the pleasure of attending.
1t was grand success socially and we
hope financially. We congratulate the
good Sisters on their success, and at the
same time, wish them happy and pros
porous new year.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01
Notice to Tresspassers.

The public are hereby notified not to
tresspass, hunt or pasture cattle on the
lands belonging to the Sproule planta-
tion, under the penalty Of the law.
st. Martinsville Jan. 1st 1887.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01

:, row ,'Oat lately built by Capt, L.
:. b.,. -. Tie TecLe trade, was named
the "Teche.''
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-01-01
A HAPPY NEW YEAR,

We wish our readers, and the public
in general, happy and prosperous new
year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
EAST CHARLESTON.

Nov. 15.-Bert Adams has gone to
Boston and Lowell to spend his vaca-
ton.
Miss Nellie Wolcott has returned
from Lowell, Mass.
L. l.. Dolloff and wife are moving
in with Miss Mary Piper, Mrs. Dollof's
sister.
Wilson Buck has returned from N @ W
York, where he has been in the ice
business the past summer.
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page, and tell
your neighbors about them.
On Monday evening, Nov. 7, about
fifty friends and neighbors gathered at
the residence of George Lang and wife
to remind them of wedding that took
place a short time ago. The evening
was spent with a social visit, and a
good time was enjoyed by all.
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, a sim
liar gathering met with M. NJ. Melvin
and wife and greatly enjoyed the oc-
casion. Speeches were made BY sew
eral present, followed by refreshments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOM ED.

Nov. 15.-Last Saturday afternoon
and evening goodly number of the
friends of Rev. and Mrs. Hedges Assem-,
bled at the parsonage to remind them
that four years had passed since they
were united in holy matrimony, (theY
probably would not have thought of
it, and left as souvenirs of the occasion
a silver cake basket and spoon holder
and several dollars in money, and de-
parted feeling that the time had been
very pleasantly and profitably spent.
d" 1T is more blessed to give than to
receive"
VIM. r. Silver sold five COWS last
week for $50 each to parties from Mass.
L. Holden has bought Fred Hin
mans farm and is to take possession
next February price paid $3.50. Mr..
Ilinman contemplAtes purchasing a
larger farm,
Mr.. NJ. Corcoran and Miss (. johnson
were united in marriage last Saturday
at Island Pond. We offer our hearty
congratulations and best wishes that
the union may prove happy one,
and that their lives may be crowned
with happiness.
Music in the air-the Jingle of the
sleigh bell.
Thanksgiving Day, the browning
day of the year is upon us, and next
week will witness the gathering of
families that have been separated for
months and perhaps for years. There
is deep beauty in this thought of
affection that is so strong in all that it
cannot be resisted. The love and
yearning to meet i'll the old home is
the same with the rich and the poor.
The advent of Thanksgiving should be
accompanied by none but kindly
feelings and grateful memories.
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page, and then
notify your neighbors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
Mrs. James Twohey is very sick.

Guy Gilkey and Gny johnson have
gone to Southern California, expecting
to be absent about six months.
The New Roman Catholic Church is
about finished, and will be dedicated
Sunday Nov. 81.
Peter Oliver has bought and moved
into the Finnegan house on Bridge St.
John Mills is very sick and not ex-
pected to live.
The Nulhegan Lumber Co. is going
to have branch lumber store at
Wenlock.
The Upper Coos Railroad will begin
running it's trains from Stratford to
ColebroUk on time next Monday.
The walking pilgrims from the East
Branch kissing party made good time
recently on their home stretch.
Miss DonnelIy has returned from
Boston with new stock of millinery
goods.
WANTED; The three persons that
broke out of the lookup last week.
They gained their freedom in ten min
utes after they were locked up. For
further information enquire of Clar-
nppn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
Installation Services at the COnSrc
gatiOnal Church.

The Installation Services of the Rev.
J. N. Walker occurred in the Congre-
gational Church last Friday. The
Council was organized at O. clock by
the choice of Rev. G. NJ. Lamson, ID,
Moderator and Col. Franklin Fair
banks, Scribe. The action of the
Church in extending the call to be.
come pastor, and the acceptance by
Mr.. Walker were reviewed and deemed
satisfactory. MFR. Walker then pre-
sented letters of recommendation from
the last council and these also were
satisfactory. lie was then asked to
give his religious experience, and rea-
sons for being in the ministry. This
was oral, and in the minutes recorded
as full and complete. Upon being
asked to give statement of belief and
of doctrine, Mr.. Walker read paper
touching upon the main doctrines
and their value, and further question
ing elaborated more fully his doctrinal
views. The council, after consulta-
ton, voted to proceed with the install
lation Service at 7.45 p. m, as follows :
Anthem. Invocation and Reading of
Scripture. Rev. A. B. Enright. Ser
mon, Phil's A. 8, Rev. G. NJ. Lamson.
Installing Prayer. charge to pastor,
and right hand of fellowship, Rev. G.
M. Lamson. Charge to the people,
Franklin Fairbanks. Benediction by
the newly installed pastor, Rev. ]. n.
Walker. Notwithstanding the snow
storm that prevailed, a large number
attended the evening session. The
services We're very impressive through
out and the influences resultant there
from, though manifest, will not he
fully known here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
WEST CONCORD.

Nov. 1j.-About foot of snow fell
on the 10th and 18th, making fine
sleighing.
Mr.. G. G. Perrigo is at work for the
st. Johnsbury Scale Co. He has also
taken a farm on the North Danville
road, where he is going to move his
family.
The lumbermen in this vicinity are
engaging their choppers for $50 per
month in most instances, while some
are paying 1874.
The Grammar SCHOOL, which
closed at the Corner last Friday was a
success in every particular. The
Trustees were very fortunate in their
selection of a teacher.
Mrs. Hayes, mother of Mrs. Samuel
Haywood of the south part of the town,
was buried last Thursday, having been
Frustrated by disease for a number of
years. During all that time she has
received the personal care of her
daughter and family.
Rev. Mr.. Eastman was called to East
Concord to attend the funeral of JAS.
Carruth, one of our old and most res
pected citizens. Mr.. Carruth had been
L W q
Mrs. S. e. Grout has taken rooms at
Gallups for a season Of six weeks only,
and stocked them with fine display
of goods, that are certainly worthy of
inspection.
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page, and tell
your neighbors about them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

From enquiries made at our sugges-
ton in Toronto, the result of which is
now before us, we are enabled TO give
further intelligence regarding uenry
Bone, whose skeleton was found here
last month. Our information comes
from a reliable and authoritative
source, and is beyond dispute. Those
who knew the deceased best say that
he was an eccentric old man, and
pet uliar in his habits, and if he by
any chance got off the train was liable
to wander off by himself. SO strongly
were they impressed with his peculiar
tiles in this respect that when they re-
ceived the tidings Of his fate it caused
them no great surprise. In view OF
this information the matter is no long
er IA mystery. His relatives are too
poor to assume charge Of the remains,
so they will probably be given decent
sepulture here at the expense of the
town, the money found in his possess
ion going towards such expense.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
NORTON.

Nov. 15.-Snow has made us of this
town think that winter has come; one
foot of snow here which makes fine
Shedding.
Mr.. A. Murray, ir., is hauling logsto
Woodland & LISTERS mill.
Henry and Charles Marsh are logging
for the Averill Lumber Co.
A. NJ. Stetson is repairing his mill.
All the mills here will be busy this
winter.
The r. g. Church now being built
here will be finished by the new year
it will be fine building, and u great
ornament to the town.
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page, and then
inform your neighbors.
The Episcopals are going to build a
church here next spring; the land for
the building has been given by A.
Mason, Esq, Of Stanhope.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
VICTORY.

Nov. 15.-We think winter has te-
gun in earnest, as we have eight to ten
inches Of snow, and the sIeighing is
excellent. The stir and hustle denote
that many are improving the oppor-
tunity for work, and pleasure.
Mrs. A. NJ. Walker has returned to
New Hampshire to assist in caring for
her aged father.
Mrs. Blood is expected home today.
1t is thought that Miss Lizzie Break
wood has the diphtheria.
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page and then
notify your neighbors.
S. N. Presby is moving today. J.
Lynaugh and wife have moved into
the Sanborn house. Frank Grigoire
and family have moved into the 0. l..
Farnum house. J. Towle and family
have gone to North Concord.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
Damon's Crossing Sunday p. M, Nov.
27. The p. E. will be present.
Mrs. S. e. Circuit, the popular milli-
ner of West Concord has rented rooms
at Gallup's for a season Of six weeks
only, and will offer for sale nice as
sortment of millinery, ladies furnishing
goods, fancy goods-just the kind for
Christmas presents, jewelry, stamped
goods, etc, Inspection is cheerfnly
invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

| offer my book and stationery stock
for sale. Please examine these prices
at retail 81 so large type New Tesla
ment 35c, postage 1876; 81 so Shake
speare Coo, postage IA J.; 81 so Natural
History, same 50 morocco Gaskell's
Compendium 81 so, postage 3Gc ; So so
Memorial Life Gen. Grant 50 %, post
age "A 100 81 rs books of Biography
History and Adventure SOC, postage lac
each ; 100 81 90 and 81 20 novels Csc,
postage 12c; 100 81 25 boys books at
same, postage Zoe; 81 90, 50 90, 50 so
81 so and So 90 photograph albums at
75c, 81 90. 81 IS, So 20 and 81 respect,
lively. Family Bibles at one half OF
publishers price. Paper and envelopes
ut less than one half the prices you
now pay. | have a lot of reference
books and will sell them at one third
to one half the publishers prices. No
such bargains were ever offered in
Northern New England. Orders by
mail promptly filled. GEO. II. COLBY,
Bookseller, Lancaster, n. IL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
LUNENBURGu,

Nov. 15.-Mrs. Downer, wife of Thos.
Downer, died last Friday after a long
and tedious illness. Mrs. Downer was
one of the oldest residents in town and
will be greatly missed. She leaves a
husband and four children.
We have been having good sleighing
for a few days but it looks now as if
we should lose it.
We have heard that the band is
about to break up, but hope it is only
rumor.
Wright, Bowker s. Hartshorn have
let one Of their logging jobs to the
Messrs Sampson of Whiteiield, and an
other to Nichols & Higgins of Concord.
We understand that the Stone farm
is soon to be sold at auction.
Mrs. Ii. G. lIartshorn is doing a good
business and is receiving new goods
every few days. She has just received
few nice silk beaver hats, also togas,
hoods, jerseys, wooden hosiery and
gloves. i,
Read the great offers on the first
column of the second page, and tell
your neighbors about them.
Karl Balch who has been very sick
for a long time with fever, and who
has been slowly gaining, is not as well
as he was.
The village school closed last Friday
Antipas Marshall OF Lancaster is al
work for the Balches, putting the fin
ishing touches on their new sleighs.
Mrs. Hubbard IIartshorn and daugh
ter of Manchester, N. H., were visiting
at j. w. Hartshorn's last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
GROVErON.

Nov. 15.-1is Excellency Governor
Sawyer, has appointed Thursday Nov.
Gath, as day of Thanksgiving.
Battle Scared John F. Chase of Au-
gusta, Me-, was in town yesterday on
Il visit to his old comrade N. b. Per-
kins.
The Town Clerks Office is moved to
the drug store.
Ellridge Bellows is clerking for r.
w. Chessman.
Groveton Lodge, l o of G T, at the
last regular meeting initiated one and
received four propositions for member
ship. The new work was exeInplilied
Ivy Chief Templar J. G. Langford.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

Governor OrInsbee has issued the
following Thanksgiving Proclamation:
To the end that a recereR custom may be
continued, Tdo hereby appoint Thursday,
the 24th day IF NocemJer, 4. ID. 1887, as a
dag Of Public Thanksgiving and praise 10
Almighty God, for his continued and num-
berLess blessings and mercie3.
And Thereby enjoin upon all the people
fthis State, that on that day they assem-
Die in their accustomed places Of scorship,
and gather at The family altar, and there
make humble, deUout prayer, and join IN
reoeret and gratJalpraise to our Hea0ealy
Father.
Let US upon this occasion sapplieate peace
and prosperity to State and Nation; peace
aoitaOut humiliation or loss of proper Dig
Mtg or self respect, and prosperity based up
on strict observance Of that constitutional
declaration, ga firm adherence to justice,
moderation, temperance, industry an. frH-
gality."
And as the day approaches, let there be
indi0iduaI thought and inquiry as to the
acants and suf6rilgs Of the poor anil oltor-
tu,ate among as, and make IL the time and
occasion Of miaistering to these aoants, and
alternating such suferjngs according to our
means and abiIity-ttat there may be "nO
complaining in our street."
Gioen uHder my hand and the seal Of the
State in tie Erecuige Chamber al Brandon
this taeeaty eighth dag Of October, A. d,
1887, and the Independence Of tile United
States the one hundred and tacelfth.
EBENEZER j. ORMSBEE.
BIZ the Governor:
FLETCHER D. PROCTOR,
Secretary Of CioA and Military Affairs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

The Grand Trunk advertises in an
other column a cheap excursion to
Boston, probably the last this year,
for Saturday, Nov. 10. Tickets are
good for any Of the regular trains and
good for FIVE days. The fare from Is
land Pond to Berlin, inclusive, is 1919
via boat from Portland; 75c. addition
al being required for an all rail trip.
With every ticket the purchaser gets
On extra ticket free to visit that won
derful work of art, The Battle of
Gettysburg None should miss the
opportunity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

w. P. Stevens is authority for the
statement that Santa Claus has com.
menced his annual tour. He says he
saw an old man with long grey
beard, passenger on No. 4 express
train last week, take a lot of $40 bills
out OF his stocking, and that being
after the style of bestowing Christmas
gifts he thinks the man was old Santa
who filled his own stockings by mis-
take.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

In accordance with our usual Gus
tom the lIERALD will not be published
next week. We shall employ the vaca-
ton in making our annual collecting
trip throughout the county, and hope
all our subscribers will be ready to
greet US with dollar and a half.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

William Martin has taken the shop
recently occupied by Charles Stevens,
the Essex House, and is now
prepared to do cabinet work of all
kinds, general upholstering, and fur
niture repairing. Just the kind of an
institution that has been needed here
for long time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18
10 Our Readers.

We cannot too strongly urge upon
our readers the necessity for subscrib-
ing for family newspaper of the first
class-such, for instance, as The Iade-
pendent, of New York. Were we obliged
to select one publicationlfor habitual
careful reading to the exclusion of all
others, we should choose unhesitating-
ly The Independent. 1t is newspaper,
magazine, and review, all in one. 1t
is religious, a literary, an education
al, Il story, an art, scientific, an ag-
ricultural, financial, and political
paper combined. 1t has 80 folio pages
and 81 departments. No matter what
persons religion, politics or profess
sion may be, no matter what the age,
sex, employment or condition may be,
The Independent will prove u help, an
instructor, an educator. Our readers
can do no less than send for specimen
copy, or for 80 cents the paper will be
sent for a month, enabling one to
Judge of its merits more critically. Its
yearly subscription is $500, or two
years for $500.
Those who desire to subscribe for
Tile american AgriculturiSt as well as
Tile independent cannot make a better
bargain than by accepting Tile hide
pe,dent'S offer to send both papers for
one year for the sum of 1915. Each
subscriber will thus save seventy-five
cents on the two papers.
Address THE INDEPENDENT, 251
Broadway, New York City.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

Mr.. S. NJ. Leavitt of Gorham, N. H.,
has II full and complete line of boots,
shoes and rnbbers for men, boys and
children, towhich he invites inspection.
His place is also headquarters for the
celebrated Goodyear Rubber goods,
than which none better is made, work
manship and material being war
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

After reading Charles Stevens new
advertisement, drop in and look over
his new stock of goods, lie is giving
people just now the benefit of rare
bargains, generally great inducements
to purchasers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

Cards are out announcing a Thanks
giving Ball at the Union Honse, East
Charleston, next Thursday evening.
Music by Wheeler's Band. Those at
tending may be assured of enjoying
an excellent time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

Mrs. Nichois died at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Daniel Hopkins, on
Sunday evening, Nov. 6. She has
been sick II long time with conSump-
ton. but was not confined TO her bed
until few weeks ago. Funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. 4. b.
uonkfns.